New Testament Church Basics: Understanding Local Assembly Character and Purpose($9.99Value)

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From packed churches in the mid-twentieth century, to the charismatic movement that sought to revive Christianity; from the rise of the megachurch movement to the widespread disillusionment that later set in, the Christian landscape has shifted dramatically over recent times. Now, as a new generation, tired of postmodernism, seeks meaning in older church traditions, the question presses once again: what is a church for? What did God intend a local church to be? Over the decades, many have tried to adapt to cultural change—borrowing ideas from business, entertainment, and marketing to keep people coming. Others have quietly stepped away, unsure what authentic Christian gathering should look like. The time has come to revisit this vital subject afresh and to measure our assumptions against the unchanging truth of Scripture. Revisiting eight basic scriptural reasons why local churches of Christians exist, Michael J. Penfold challenges us to think counter-culturally, to refocus our perspective, and to rekindle clear, fresh, and informed convictions about the nature and purpose of biblical local church testimony. “Michael Penfold’s clear and accurate explanation of New Testament church truth is amongst the best I have read. He explains not only the ‘what’, but also importantly the ‘why’ of divine order in believers’ gatherings. This clear and challenging teaching is vital for today.” – Phil Coulson , author, former editor of The Believer’s Magazine Michael J. Penfold is a writer and Bible teacher residing in the UK. His sermons are available at gospelhallaudio.org and his writings at webtruth.org.